Army To Relaunch ‘Exercise Crocodile Smile In Lagos

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Tukur Burutai on Monday , stated that the military would be coming back to Lagos state later in the year for a major military activity tagged, ‘Exercise Crocodile Smile’.

 

Burutai who promised that the Nigeria Army will continue to play its role in ensuring security and safety in the entire country, made this known during a courtesy visit to the Lagos state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the state house in Alausa, Ikeja.

 

The Chief of Army Staff said he was in Lagos for the Combat Support Arms Training week and Nigeria Army Day Celebration 2019.

 

He promised the governor that the Nigerian Army will support his administration security wise because security is paramount and that when there is security peace will strive and development will be ensured.

 

He added that “we will work with you to ensure security, we will work together to ensure security in the state.

 

Burutai further lauded the governor for his support on the celebration of the Nigeria Army Day and congratulated him for his emergence and inauguration as Lagos state governor.

 

 

He solicited for the state patronage of the Nigerian Army Engineer Corps saying they can do a lot for the state in the area of infrastructure, roads and other construction works.

 

“Our engineers have a lot of capabilities, they have been engaged by some state governments and other corporate organisations, we are available,” he said.

 

Meanwhile, the state governor said the Army Chief has since demonstrated capability, loyalty to country and dedication to work since taking over as the army chief.

 

He pointed out that “Your presence in Lagos sends a signal that Lagos is very safe, we are willing to collaborate with you in whatever way we can, I urge you to continue to keep the country safe.”